Best 6 Lavender Cupcakes Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing lavender cupcakes, a symphony of flavors that will captivate your senses. These enchanting treats are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, adorned with delicate lavender buttercream frosting and vibrant edible flowers. Let us embark on a sweet adventure as we explore the two exquisite recipes featured in this article: the classic lavender cupcakes and the gluten-free lavender cupcakes. Both recipes offer a unique twist on the traditional cupcake, incorporating the soothing aroma and subtle floral notes of lavender. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process, ensuring perfect results every time. Indulge in the heavenly combination of fluffy lavender cake and creamy lavender frosting, a match made in dessert heaven. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create a batch of these enchanting lavender cupcakes that will leave a lasting impression on your palate and become a cherished favorite among your loved ones.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-LAVENDER CUPCAKES



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Delicious lemon cupcakes with a hint of lavender and creamy lemon frosting. These are not your Mama's cupcakes. Updated with a light, moist texture and just an 'ever-so-subtle' Provencal taste. My husband did not know there was lavender in them. He loved my 'secret' ingredient. Try to eat just one... I dare you!

Provided by Candice

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons culinary-grade lavender buds, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup loosely packed confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon culinary-grade lavender buds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk flour, chopped lavender, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Beat 1/3 cup of flour mixture into lemon mixture until just combined. Beat in 1/4 cup buttermilk, followed by another 1/3 cup flour mixture; add remaining buttermilk and flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Spoon batter into the cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before transferring cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in lemon zest. Drizzle over cooled cupcakes and garnish with lavender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 106.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

LAVENDER TANGERINE DREAM CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 regular or 25 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup tangerine juice
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, such as Organic Spectrum
1/2 tablespoon lavender extract
Pinch salt
3 tangerines, peeled and slices separated, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 15. Line a cupcake pan with 12 regular-size cupcake liners or 24 mini cupcake liners.
  • For the cake: Mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the tangerine juice, canola oil, vinegar, orange extract and vanilla extract in a 5-quart mixer with a paddle attachment on first speed. Add the dry ingredients. Add the poppy seeds. Once all the dry ingredients are incorporated, turn the mixer up to second speed and mix well. Turn the mixer off.
  • Fill the cupcake liners half full with batter. Bake until baked through, about 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.
  • For the frosting: Whip the powdered sugar, vegetable shortening, 1/4 cup water, lavender extract and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer. Add additional water in very small amounts to get the creamy consistency if it is too thick. Put the frosting in a pastry bag and cut off 1/2-inch off the top.
  • To assemble: Frost each cupcake with the lavender frosting. Place a tangerine slice on top.

LAVENDER LEMON CUPCAKES (WITH ICING)



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I have always loved the smell of Lavender,but had never entertained the thought of cooking with them! When I saw this recipe, I just had to make them. They taste as good as they smell! They are so elegant, and you will think so too. Paired with a nice cup of tea or coffee, they're a sure winner and a favorite of yours for sure.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Dessert

Time 54m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose white flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried lavender blossoms, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup loosely packed confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
fresh lavender buds (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Directions for the lavender lemon cupcakes:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and place cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin pan. To make the batter, whisk together flour, lavender, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon juice, and zest. Beat in one-third of the flour mixture until just combined. Beat in half the buttermilk, followed by another third of the flour, then the remaining buttermilk and flour.
  • Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds of the way up and bake for 24 to 26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the icing: stir together confectioner's sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in zest. Drizzle over cupcakes and garnish with lavender. (Let frosting set for 30 minutes before packing or serving.) Serve right away or store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

LAVENDER CUPCAKES



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The lavender in these cupcakes is understated yet elegant and thoroughly unique. If the frosting part of the recipe does not appeal to you, you may substitute your favorite buttercream frosting instead.

Provided by Shannon Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 48m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 egg white
lilac food coloring
12 sprigs of fresh lavender (optional)

Steps:

  • CUPCAKES:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F; line a 12 count muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Put the sugar and lavender flowers in a food processor. Process briefly to combine.
  • Tip the lavender sugar into a bowl with the butter and beat together until pale and fluffy.
  • Beat the eggs into the butter mixture, one at a time, then sift in the flour and fold gently. Stir in the milk, then spoon the mixture into the muffin cups.
  • Bake for about 18 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • DECORATING:.
  • To decorate, gradually beat the confectioners' sugar into the egg white in a bowl, then add a few drops of food coloring and stir to achieve a lavender-colored icing.
  • Spoon the icing over the cupcakes, then top each one with a sprig of fresh lavender or candy sprinkles. Let set before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 51.7, Sodium 217.8, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.1, Protein 2.5

LAVENDER LEMON CUPCAKES



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Light and elegant cupcakes with a hint of lemon and lavender in the cupcake and the light, fluffy frosting. They are uniquely different and perfect for baby showers or wedding showers. This recipe also happens to be vegan, however you'd never know it. I don't tell anyone they're vegan, except for my vegan friends so they know they can eat them! You could definitely make them using regular butter, etc. I don't, because my brain is then tricked into thinking I'm eating healthy. Enjoy!

Provided by Wendelina

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup dried lavender flowers
2 -4 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pre-steeped lavender water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons almond milk
2 sticks earth balance vegan butter, softened but not warm
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Place the dried lavender flowers in a small bowl or custard dish. Start with 2 Tbs of boiling water to cover them. Add more if needed to just cover the flowers. Steep 10-20 minutes or until the water is purplish-gray. Strain the flowers, keep the water. Set this aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray/line muffin pan.
  • Combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar together with a fork or a whisk. You may notice some curdling, this is ok.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, corn starch, baking power, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix the oil, sugar, vanilla and lemon and 2 Tbs of the lavender water.
  • Add the almond milk/vinegar mixture to the oil/ sugar mixture, and mix well.
  • Sift in the dry mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Fill lined/sprayed muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from pan when done and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting Instructions:.
  • Beat the Earth Balance spread until soft and creamy. Add in lavender water, lemon juice, almond milk and powdered sugar.
  • Add more powered sugar or almond milk as necessary to create a creamy texture that can be piped onto cupcakes.
  • Place frosting in a pastry bag with decorating tip. You can also use a quart-sized Ziploc bag with a small hole clipped in the lower corner to pipe the frosting onto your cupcakes.
  • Voila! You can pretty them up even farther by sprinkling them with sugars, leftover dried lavender flowers, a drizzle of honey or agave syrup, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 173.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 41.9, Protein 1.4

LAVENDER CUPCAKES WITH HONEY FROSTING RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Lavender Cupcakes with Honey Frosting Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 18

CUPCAKES:
1 stick of butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon blue food coloring
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
2/3 cup cold milk
FROSTING:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey, plus a little extra for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each egg. Stir in the vanilla and food coloring. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Chop the dried lavender buds into fine, small pieces. Stir into the flour mixture. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Stir in the milk. Scoop batter evenly into lined muffin tins. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool in the tins for 5 to 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. FROSTING: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together. Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing on low, until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Beat in the vanilla extract and honey. Scoop frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip. To create the flower, begin in the center of the cupcake's surface, and slowly swirl in wider circles. It might be helpful to practice on a piece of parchment paper first, then you can just add the frosting back to the bowl. You can also simply spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cupcakes with a knife. Lightly drizzle a little honey on top of the frosting and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh lavender. This will give your cupcakes the best flavor and aroma. If you can't find fresh lavender, you can use dried lavender buds, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cupcakes dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to frost the cupcakes.
  • Be creative with your decorations. You can top the cupcakes with fresh lavender sprigs, sprinkles, or even edible flowers.

Conclusion:

Lavender cupcakes are a delicious and elegant treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their delicate flavor and beautiful aroma, lavender cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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